Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons of Houston Oral Surgery, RDA Houston, TX · Full time

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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons of Houston purpose is to provide our community with any oral surgery need. We offer many treatment options and always put quality of care first.

Our office is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented, and personable Registered Dental Assistant with at least three years of surgical assisting experience to join our oral surgery team in Houston, TX 77024.

The ideal candidate is a team player with a strong work ethic and a commitment to exceptional patient care. You should be comfortable supporting multiple providers in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities, and helping patients feel informed and at ease throughout their care. We value initiative, clear communication, and a desire to learn and grow within our practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare patients, treatment rooms, instruments, and equipment for surgical procedures.
• Assist surgeons during extractions, bone grafting, implant placement, biopsies, sinus augmentation, and trauma-related procedures.
• Support anesthesia administration and monitor vital signs under provider supervision and within the scope of your credentials.
• Provide attentive preoperative and postoperative care, including clear instructions for preparation, recovery, and oral hygiene.
• Educate patients about procedures and answer questions with professionalism and compassion.
• Maintain sterilization, infection-control, and patient-safety protocols.
• Support treatment planning and coordinate with providers and fellow team members to keep patient care running smoothly.

Required Qualifications

• Current Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) credential.
• A minimum of three years of surgical assisting experience as an RDA.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Nitrous Oxide Monitoring certifications.
• Experience with sterilization protocols and dental imaging equipment, including Nomad, DEXIS, and i-CAT.
• Experience with implant systems and protocols, treatment planning, and the surgical procedures listed above.
• Strong understanding of surgical workflows, anesthesia support, and patient safety.
• Excellent communication, organization, and patient-education skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• DAANCE certification.
• Working knowledge of the Sensei system.
• Experience with robot-guided surgery.

These qualifications are preferred but not required.

Benefits

We support our team’s well-being and professional growth with:

• 401(k) with employer matching
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off
• Uniform allowance
• Continuing education credits and professional development assistance
• Opportunities for advancement

Schedule

• Monday–Thursday: 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with a scheduled one-hour unpaid lunch.
• Friday: 7:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m., with no lunch break.

Approximately 40 hours per week; actual hours may vary based on patient care.

If you take pride in providing compassionate care and enjoy working with a collaborative surgical team, we encourage you to apply.